Blues’ Joseph and Kraken’s Kartye Hit Waivers
The St. Louis Blues have made key roster changes, placing forward Mathieu Joseph on waivers. This decision came as the team activated Dylan Holloway from injured reserve. Joseph, aged 29, has recorded two goals and 11 points over 39 games this season, carrying a cap hit of $2.95 million on his expiring contract. He is on the verge of unrestricted free agency.
In the previous season, Joseph scored four goals and achieved 14 points in 60 games. Notably, he finished the 2023-24 season with 11 goals and a career-high 35 points in 72 games while playing for the Ottawa Senators. As a former fourth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2015, Joseph has amassed a total of 61 goals and 160 points across 459 career NHL games.
Activation of Dylan Holloway
The Blues have officially activated Dylan Holloway from IR. He had been sidelined since January 18 due to a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old winger has contributed eight goals and 17 points in 34 games this season.
Upcoming Match and Conference Standings
St. Louis is set to host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday following the Olympic break. Currently, they sit second-last in the Western Conference, trailing by 14 points from the last playoff position.
Seattle Kraken’s Waiver Move
On the same day, the Seattle Kraken also engaged in waiver activity by placing forward Tye Kartye on waivers. At 24 years old, Kartye has recorded three goals and eight points in 40 games this season. He previously achieved his career-best performance, scoring 11 goals and collecting 20 points in 77 games during the 2023-24 season.
Summary of Waiver Transactions
| Player | Team | Games Played | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Joseph | St. Louis Blues | 39 | 2 | 11 |
| Dylan Holloway | St. Louis Blues | 34 | 8 | 17 |
| Tye Kartye | Seattle Kraken | 40 | 3 | 8 |
These moves reflect the current strategy of both teams as they navigate player performances and pursue playoff chances this season.
